BMW X1 vs Hyundai Tucson Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. BMW X1 · Hyundai Tucson

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length174.8 in
  • Height63.5 in
  • Wheelbase105.1 in
  • Ground clearance7.0 in
  • Curb weight3,649 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.7 in
  • Hyundai Tucson width72.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: BMW X1 is 1.4 in shorter (174.8 in vs 176.2 in)
  • Width: BMW X1 is 1.1 in narrower (71.7 in vs 72.8 in)
  • Height: Hyundai Tucson is 1.3 in taller (63.5 in vs 64.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: essentially the same
  • Ground clearance: BMW X1 has 0.8 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 6.2 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW X1 is 237 lb heavier (3,649 lb vs 3,412 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: BMW X1 has 0.8 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 6.2 in)
  2. Curb weight: BMW X1 is 237 lb heavier (3,649 lb vs 3,412 lb)
  3. Height: Hyundai Tucson is 1.3 in taller (63.5 in vs 64.8 in)
  4. Width: BMW X1 is 1.1 in narrower (71.7 in vs 72.8 in)
  5. Length: BMW X1 is 1.4 in shorter (174.8 in vs 176.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X1BMW X1 is shorter by 1.4 in Check garage fit for BMW X1 · garage fit for Hyundai Tucson
  • Narrower for tight parkingBMW X1BMW X1 is narrower by 1.1 in
  • More ground clearanceBMW X1BMW X1 has 0.8 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintBMW X1Based on length × width (BMW X1)

Dimension comparison

SpecBMW X1Hyundai TucsonDifference
Length174.8 in176.2 in1.4 in
Width71.7 in72.8 in1.1 in
Height63.5 in64.8 in1.3 in
Wheelbase105.1 in105.1 in0.0 in
Ground clearance7.0 in6.2 in0.8 in
Curb weight3,649 lb3,412 lb237 lb

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